Understanding Time Zones in Astrology (and Why they Don't Matter as Much as You May Think)

If you’ve ever read one of my Moonday Magic emails and thought, “Wait, what time is that for me?”—you’re not alone.

In the mail, I list planetary transits in GMT or BST (UK time). It’s a consistent reference point for me, and it helps those of us here in the UK track the skies with ease. But, we are a global community, and so, if you’re elsewhere in the world, you may need to convert those times into your own time zone. For that, I recommend a time zone calculator like timeanddate.com—it’s simple, clear, and reliable. No math required. 

That said, here’s something I want you to know:

The Moon is still the Moon, wherever you are.

Whether the New Moon is listed as happening at 10:57 GMT or 5:57 EST, it’s still the New Moon. You’re not going to miss the energy because you’re a few hours behind or ahead. The moon moves relatively slowly through its phases (and the other planets even more slowly), and the energetic shift is something we feel and respond to over hours and days—not just the moment it becomes exact.

This is also true for all planetary transits. Astrology invites us into relationship with time—not rigid scheduling. The effects of a transit are felt as the planets approach, align, and separate. So even if a transit is exact at 3am your time, you’re likely already sensing its influence the day before, and it may echo through the days that follow.

So please don’t worry about getting the timing “perfect”.

Use the listed times if you want to plan rituals or journal practices around a specific moment. But if life doesn’t line up that precisely (because let’s be honest, it rarely does), trust that the invitation is still open to you.

You’re right on time.